In addressing a motion to relocate, a threshold issue for the courts is the type of custody arrangement that has been in place (i.e. sole physical vs. joint physical). As a rule, in cases where the custodial parent wants to relocate with the children, the court makes a de novo (new) determination of the parenting plan according to what is in the best interests of the children. On the other hand, in cases where the parenting plan reflects more of a joint custody or equal time-share...